Phantom Farms
Donuts & cider · Cumberland · Rhode Island
An apple orchard and farm stand north of Providence known as much for its cider doughnuts as its pick-your-own trees. Weekend Fall Fest days add a haybale maze, hayrides, and caramel apples, while the bakery case runs doughnuts, apple crisp, and root beer floats all season.
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: October 21–October 25
Color builds from October 8 · mostly bare by November 14
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Phantom Farms’s own coordinates and elevation (90 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
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WaterFire Providence
Fall festivalColor nearby peaks October 24
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Don’t miss: 80+ bonfires on the downtown rivers · Running since 1994 · Fall lightings extend into late October
Colt State Park
State parkPeak October 26
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Don’t miss: 464 acres of Narragansett Bay waterfront · Stone-wall-lined loop drive · Popular fall cycling route
Newport Cliff Walk
TrailPeak October 26
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Sweet Berry Farm
Pumpkin patchColor nearby peaks October 26
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Don’t miss: 100 acres of pick-your-own fields · Fall pumpkin patch · Farm café and honey from on-site hives
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Frequently asked
- When does Phantom Farms peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 21–October 25 (best estimate October 23). Color starts around October 8 and is mostly bare by November 14.
- What is Phantom Farms best for?
- A cider doughnut stop north of Providence.
- How do I get to Phantom Farms?
- Phantom Farms is in Cumberland. The closest city is Providence, about 10 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Rhode Island's fall lineup.
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